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• Section two states that section one is enforced as provided in that section instead of through the administrative
• the section also lays out misdemeanor the section also lays out civil<00:03:50.200> remedies<
• two states that violation section two states that section<00:04:11.599> one<00:04:11.959>
• one is enforced as provided in section one is enforced as provided in that<00:04:13.920> section<
• of the board uh this particular section of the board uh this particular section of<00:31:48.799>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We also recommend amending HRS section 291C-1, to ensure consistent definitions across the statutes,
• We also recommend amending HRS section 291C-1, to ensure consistent definitions across the statutes,
• violation of the section committed within a 2-year period shall result in an additional fine of $350
• <01:15:10.239> committed violation of the section committed violation of the section committed
• Section three, regarding language in section three that the Department of Transportation may establish

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on February 6, 2025, and heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 667 would require DOT or county departments to scan deceased cats or dogs found on public roadways for microchips, record information, and report it to county animal services. DOT said it supported the bill, and the Hawaiʻi Humane Society and others strongly backed it, describing it as important for grieving pet owners. A private citizen also testified in support, saying the measure could help families learn what happened to missing pets. The chair noted there were nine supporters. The committee then heard HB 230 on sending a carbon copy of traffic citations to vehicle owners, followed by HB 77, which would make civil identification cards free to issue or renew. The Attorney General’s office said it had already submitted comments on HB 77, DOT opposed it, and a private citizen supported it as a way to reduce barriers to basic services. HB 668, which would make license suspension mandatory for operating a vehicle without insurance, drew opposition from the Office of the Public Defender and DOT. The Public Defender argued current law already allows suspension and that a mandatory rule would discourage people from obtaining insurance, increase court burdens, and disproportionately affect indigent drivers; the chair emphasized that driving is a privilege and raised concerns about uninsured driving in rural areas. The Public Defender also said it would look into whether state insurance options could help people who cannot get traditional coverage. The committee also took up HB 12, which would bar inspection certificates for mopeds or vehicles modified to increase NOx emissions. DOT offered comments, Citizens Against Noise supported it, and the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed it; the chair noted six additional supporters and ten opponents. HB 169 would raise the minimum age for moped operators from 15 to 16 and increase the helmet requirement age from 18 to 21; DOT supported it, while Moped Doctors, Moped’s Direct, and seven individuals opposed it. HB 220 would require moped operators to carry insurance under motorcycle/motor scooter insurance laws; DCCA offered comments, DOT supported it, and Moped Doctors and ten individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard HB 277, which would establish a statewide vehicle pursuit policy for law enforcement agencies. The Policing Project at NYU and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi supported the bill, citing national data on deaths and injuries from pursuits and arguing for a baseline limit on pursuits for minor offenses; the Hawaii Police Department and Maui Police Department opposed it. The committee also heard HB 54, which would make a third or subsequent excessive speeding offense a Class C felony and allow vehicle forfeiture. DOT supported it, while the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill was overly harsh, internally inconsistent, and likely to strain courts, law enforcement, and probation systems by turning a traffic offense into a felony with prison exposure and jury-trial rights. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Um in section Eversource rate case.
• Section four of the bill um to this.
• The removal section, the last section on page two, which starts at line 27 and goes through lines 33.
• The removal section, the last section on page two, which starts at line 27 and goes through lines 33.
• The removal section, the last section on page two, which starts at line 27 and goes through lines 33.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• this amendment takes one small section this amendment takes one small section of<00:16:58.480>
• <00:17:03.040> um small it's it's a substantial section um small it's it's a substantial section
• other sections um as well. other sections um as well. >> Thank<00:22:22.960> you.
• c><00:33:26.640> exits, sections are confined spaces, exits, sections are confined spaces, exits
• the 1400 rules, examining the sections the 1400 rules, examining the sections and<00:34:03.039><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So can you talk to us more about that section specifically? Sure.
• So Section 9 of the bill, when we were drafting it, right?
• That is what the section of the bill is referencing.
• If Section 5...
• We are opposed to SB 378 and most specifically to Section 18.3.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• So, section one...
• Okay, section 4.5.
• Housing aid, sections 4.25 to 4.26.
• Section 7, local housing trust funds, sections 6.1 to 6.2, changes the time frame for a grantee to use
• Section 8, the high-rise sprinkler program, sections 6.16 to 6.17, addresses the height requirements

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• Unfortunately, the scope of Section 203 is limited.
• is covered by the current section.
• Roybal of Los Angeles were influential in the formation of Section 203.
• Roybal of Los Angeles were influential in the formation of Section 203.
• Roybal of Los Angeles were influential in the formation of Section 203.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity. Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no. The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards. The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.

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• That concludes our public comment section.
• Section 7 is not the part that has had the most questioning. It has been every other section.
• Moving on to the tolling section, section two, sorry, I guess I get why tolling of child abuse makes
• I want to go back to that same section we were talking about before on page 2, section 8.
• Would that be covered under this section, Madam Chair?

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• It's a short bill, only seven sections.
• It's a short bill, only seven sections.
• Moving on to Section 5, this is grant recipient acknowledgement and reporting, and this section just
• Moving on to Section 5, this is grant recipient acknowledgement and reporting, and this section just
• Section 6 is a legislative management report.

Bills: HB1623

Keywords: HB 1623, North Dakota, rural health, rural health transformation program, medical facility infrastructure loan fund, medical facility infrastructure loan program, rural health loan program, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, federal grant, health care infrastructure, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, nonprofit health care providers, gap financing, loan fund, public health funding, healthcare financing, Medicaid

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1623, the appropriations bill tied to North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which is funded through a new federal rural health care grant. Senator Bekkedahl explained the bill’s background, the interim committee process that developed it, and the federal conditions attached to the award, including spending deadlines, administrative cost limits, and restrictions on uses such as new construction, supplanting existing funding, and certain other costs. Legislative staff then walked through the seven sections of the bill, including appropriation authority, transfer authority, contingent appropriations for pass-through grants, procurement and public improvement exemptions, recipient reporting, legislative reporting, and immediate effective date. Commissioner Traynor and HHS staff described how the department plans to implement the program, emphasizing that the funding is intended to improve rural access, workforce recruitment and retention, technology and data connectivity, and community health initiatives. They said the department will rely on local applications, technical assistance, templates, listening sessions, and partnerships with providers, schools, public health units, tribal entities, and other community groups. Members asked about reimbursement timing, upfront costs, administrative expenses, sustainability after the five-year grant period, and whether CTE centers, public health units, gyms, grocery stores, and other community partners could participate; the department said yes, within program rules and with a focus on measurable outcomes and sustainability. Several supporters testified in favor. Mental Health America of North Dakota and the Mental Health Advocacy Network supported the bill and urged investment in community-based mental health, crisis response, children’s services, peer support, and mobile crisis teams. HIA Health described the grant as a chance to expand home-based and hospice care, noting that rural providers already have workable models but need funding to scale them. A cybersecurity representative also supported the bill, warning that the large amount of health data and AI-related tools will require strong data protection and professional support. The hearing was closed with no opposition testimony, and the committee announced it would return later in the day for further work on the bill and other measures.

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• Section 3 appropriates money to the Board of Animal Health, and section 4 funds AURI.
• Both of these sections have operating increases.
• has loan account section two section six has loan account section two section six has two two two
• Sections 2 through 4 are 20,000.
• <00:25:04.799> Anderson's And section five is Chair Anderson's And section five is Chair Anderson's

Bills: HF2446

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• Do you believe that that section will increase C-sections to potentially save a probably doomed fetus
• It says it in the next section.
• I'm talking about the very next section, Section 405, dealing with jurisdiction, says a court of this
• Section 171A.407, liability for violation.
• Person from bringing an action under this section.

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, approval of the previous journal, and messages from the House, then moved through several recognitions and resolutions honoring visiting groups. Members adopted resolutions recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America, Fine Arts Education Day, Donate Life Texas Day, Baha’i Capitol Day, County Government Day, Jack County Day, Crockett County Day, and a recognition of Navy Petty Officer Simon Urbanik for service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The chamber also heard remarks from visiting doctors, students, county officials, and community groups, with multiple senators speaking in support of military families, arts education, organ donation, and local government service. The Senate then took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2779, relating to the allocation and use of certain hotel occupancy tax revenues. Senator Birdwell said the bill would stop local governments from conditioning HOT funds on race- or class-based priorities and would require Galveston to transfer the full state rebate for beach cleaning and maintenance to its park board. After questions, the Senate suspended the rules, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed it, though the final vote showed significant opposition. The chamber also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2322, described as a cleanup bill removing the compelling-factor test for dispatchable generation from the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act. A major debate centered on Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2253, which would phase out uncertified teachers in core classrooms and strengthen educator certification requirements. Senator Creighton argued the bill responds to a teacher pipeline crisis, adds parent notification, creates multiple preparation pathways, and provides financial incentives for certification; Senator West and Senator Sparks pressed for rural flexibility and implementation details. An amendment from Senator Gutierrez to add a teacher student-loan repayment program failed on a 11-17 vote, while other technical and fiscal amendments were adopted. The bill then passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2371, updating skimmer-reporting rules to cover electronic terminals beyond fuel pumps, and Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2351, relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit. Senate Bill 619, a conscience-protection bill for health care workers, drew extended questioning from Senators Cook, Eckhardt, and Menendez about patient abandonment, scope, and whether it could allow refusals of legal services such as vaccines, antibiotics, contraception, or personal care; despite those concerns, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment. Finally, the chamber began consideration of Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1169, which would allow public entities to form public utility agencies to cooperate on water and wastewater projects without eminent domain or cross-collateralization, with Senator Hinojosa explaining it as a tool for small and rural communities facing utility infrastructure problems.

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• It also likely runs afoul of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
• And it does raise questions about Section 230.
• And it does raise questions about Section 230.
• And that may be a question about Section 230.
• And there's a lot of discussion today about Section 230. Let's talk about Section 230 very briefly.

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to privacy, consumer protection, and online harms. SB 259 by Senator Wahab would prohibit surveillance pricing based on device data such as geolocation or battery level; supporters argued it would curb discriminatory and predatory pricing, while opponents raised concerns about geolocation definitions, legitimate location-based pricing, and impacts on discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee and passed 8-1, with members noting amendments and ongoing discussions with stakeholders. SB 22 by Senator Laird would raise the amount of gift cards that can be redeemed for cash, with the author saying the goal is to update the long-standing $10 threshold for inflation and preserve consumer value. Consumer advocates supported the bill, while retailers, restaurants, grocers, and chambers of commerce opposed or opposed unless amended, citing fraud concerns, safety issues, and the need for clarification on donated or returned gift cards. The committee voted the bill out on a 6-1 vote and kept it on call. SB 576 by Senator Umberg would apply broadcast-style loudness rules to streaming advertisements. The author said the bill is intended to prevent ads from being much louder than programming, especially for children, while the opposition argued that streaming ad insertion is technically different and that existing industry standards and FCC oversight already address the issue. The bill passed 8-0. SB 683 by Senator Cortese would clarify that people can seek injunctive relief, including a TRO, for unauthorized use of name, image, or likeness; supporters said it strengthens privacy protections, while opponents warned about prior restraint and First Amendment concerns. The bill was moved out on a due pass motion and kept on call. The final bill discussed, SB 771 by Senator Stern, would clarify that existing civil rights and hate-related laws apply to social media platforms and their algorithms, with higher penalties for intentional or reckless violations. Supporters, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Islamic Networks Group, described online hate as fueling real-world violence and urged stronger accountability; opponents argued the bill could conflict with Section 230, chill lawful speech, and create vague standards. Members raised questions about constitutionality, definitions, and whether the bill would be workable, but several expressed support for the author’s goals.

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• The applicable sections are 11-52 as well as 11-88 of the water boards.
• <00:01:36.960> sections Uh the section the applicable sections Uh the section the applicable
• sections are<00:01:37.520> 11-52 are 11-52 are 11-52 um<00:01:40.880> as<00:01:41.040>
• So, there could be, because we're only dealing with sections 11-52. size of the municipality?
• We're only dealing with sections 11-52, which is, you know, and then 11-88.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Section 2 [00:17:16.069]: Section 3 [00:17:31.750]: Section 4 [00:17:47.950]: Section 5 [00:18:06.830
• ]: Section 6 [00:18:25.710]: Section 7 [00:18:41.950]: Section 8 [00:19:00.190]: Section 9 [00:19:15.190
• ]: Section 10 [00:19:31.669]: Section 11 [00:19:50.630]: Section 12 [00:20:05.789]: Section 13 [00:20
• :22.350]: Section 14 [00:20:40.070]: Section 15 [00:20:56.909]: Section 16 [00:21:12.549]: Section 17
• [00:21:28.190]: Section 18 [00:21:45.909]: Section 19 [00:22:01.870]: Section 20 [00:22:20.070]: uh

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1011, amending Section 11-590, concerns the county medical examiner.
• Article 1, amending Section 32-32-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-201, relating to health professionals.
• Senate Bill 1234 amends Section 8-221, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to juvenile court.
• Section 13-38-38, amending Title 13, Chapter 38, Article 3, and revised by Section 13-138-01, relating
• Senate Bill 1274, enacting sections 28-2351 and 28-2404, amending section 28-2065, Title 28, Chapter

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Page 11, Section 199, 900, line 11, we're deleting a comma. It's cleanup language from the drafter.
• Further amend the bill in section 14, or page 14, line 107, by deleting the words empowered, mandated
• Same page and section line 123, deleting those same words, empowered and mandated.
• And on page 15, section B, line 2, by deleting the phrase November 12th, Section B, line 2, by deleting
• That means it's including everything within that section. 921.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• At this time, I'll go ahead and break down the sections of the bill.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• Erica Mosca: Yes, we have, and actually that was in Section 3. We were trying to think about that.

Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400

Keywords: military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety

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• So we have three sections to walk through here today.
• So we have three sections to walk one.
• <00:11:17.040> are<00:11:17.200> really So sections one and two are really So sections
• :58.480> one proposed amendment in section one proposed amendment in section one pertains<00:11
• Uh section four makes this application.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• First of all, sections 1 through 7 establish a reimbursement rate for a limited annual number of required
• <00:04:40.360> 1 Health Services first of all sections 1 Health Services first of all sections
• Section 8 of the bill adjusts the medical assistance reimbursement rate for a specific set of home care
• Chair, mine is about section N as well.
• Chair, mine is about section N as well.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So it's not a lot, but if you go to the last page on page 29, what you'll see is Section 8 and Section
• The effective language is in Section 9 there at line 27.
• Those are two reporting sections within current law.
• So if you look on page 15, beginning on line 20, that's another section required, another reporting section
• Section 8, beginning on line 4, there are five subdivisions as to what a political committee is.

Bills: SB2156

Keywords: campaign finance, disclosure, political contributions, election transparency, North Dakota Century Code, 908, all

Summary: The committee met to reconsider and further amend Senate Bill 2156, a campaign finance/reporting bill tied to Secretary of State filing requirements and new software implementation. Members and legislative counsel explained that the bill would keep current law in place for 2025, then take effect January 1, 2026, when the new system is expected to be ready. Discussion focused on hard reporting dates, how year-end and quarterly reports would be handled, which entities must disclose balances, and clarifying that some provisions apply to statewide political parties and certain political committees but not to candidates or candidate committees in the same way. Representative Steiner walked through the amendment, describing it as mostly technical and intended to align reporting deadlines with fixed calendar dates, simplify compliance, and preserve existing treatment for some balance disclosures. Members asked about public availability of certain filed information, the meaning of references to beginning and ending balances, and whether the new fines and other provisions would also be delayed until 2026. Legislative counsel said the bill’s effective date would cover the entire act and noted some disclosure questions were not clearly answered in current law. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved Senate Bill 2156 as amended on a do-pass motion. The roll call was unanimous, and the chair adjourned the meeting, noting the changes were intended to help the Secretary of State’s office and candidates transition to the new reporting system.